What happens when a sim sports legend earns a seat at the table with NBA royalty? In this episode, we pit Vincent Morris — the IJBL’s all-time stretch four — against Dirk Nowitzki, comparing stats, styles, and the shifting role of the modern big man. It’s more than just numbers — it’s the simulation era crossing into real basketball lore. Don’t miss this breakdown where digital greatness meets hardwood history.

The top two picks of the 2024 IJBL Draft just wrapped up their 11th seasons — and now, after a shared championship in Denver, the debate is louder than ever.

Was it Andre Webber, the defensive cornerstone with a wall of DPOYs?

Or Avery Arch, the scoring machine with five MVPs and unmatched offensive firepower?

“Flawed takes. Flammable predictions. Fabulous baseball.”

In this episode of Quick Play, we dig into one of the league’s most debated intangibles: loyalty.

In a fictional league like the IJBL, does loyalty really matter? Does staying with one team impact narrative, reputation, or even legacy in a simulated universe?

From shocking trades to lifelong tenures, we explore whether loyalty is just a story we tell—or something that still carries weight.

The 2019 IJBL Draft came with hype, hope, and high ratings. And yet, years later, we’re still trying to make sense of it.In this reflective episode of Quick Play, we look back at a draft that looked right on paper — but reminded us just how unpredictable this league really is.

Arnold Golden was the golden boy. Franchise-ready. Can’t-miss. He just retired… quietly.

Uto Rose, a Euroleague defensive force, arrived too late to fulfill his promise on IJBL hardwood.

And Jonathon McGarr? A polarizing presence from day one — loved in New York, championed by Troy Kennedy, and a lightning rodfor league-wide debate.But maybe the real story of 2019 is what happened after Round 1.

A handful of second-rounders made serious noise, even if just briefly — showing that impact can come from anywhere.And quietly, this class still gave us two members of the IJBL 2nd Decade Team — proof that greatness sometimes whispers before it roars.

Tune in as we unpack a class that defied prediction, shook foundations, and taught us that potential doesn’t always travel a straight line.

They racked up the wins. They packed the stands. They made the playoffs… again and again. And yet—no crown. In this episode of Quick Play, we spotlight EPIC’s most decorated heartbreakers: the franchises who’ve done everything but win it all. From the volcanic frustrations of the Azores Picos to the enduring pain in Palma, Montpellier, and Gibraltar, we explore what’s holding these clubs back—and whether redemption is still on the horizon.

🔥 Featuring a dive into the legacy of the Picos.

While I’m home waiting for a tree service to show up—and testing out a new audio setup—I decided to hit record on a quick 15-minute dive into a strange, telling contrast between the IJBL and the NBA: in both leagues, everyone talks about the glory at the top, but few talk about the climb—and in the IJBL, it’s rarely anything but brutal.

This episode looks at what most (but not all) IJBL champions had to endure before tasting victory—and the surprising emotions some of them felt immediately after reaching the summit. Pain, pressure, even a little emptiness. Because in this league, heartbreak isn’t just what happens before the win. Sometimes, it’s what follows.

Just 15 minutes. No big production. Just me, the mic, and a quiet reflection on the cost of the climb.

The IJBL 2nd All-Decade Team (2024–2033)

Welcome to a very special episode of The Quick Play Podcast, where we usually break it all down in 10 minutes or less—but today, we might making another exception.

This episode dives deep into the IJBL 2nd All-Decade Team, honoring the legends who defined the 2024–2033 era of the league. From unstoppable scorers to defensive dynamos, we’re running through all 12 players who earned their place in history, plus crowning the Player of the Decade and our Co-Defensive Players of the Decade.

Step into the saga of Ellidi Villa, the first European superstar to break through in the IJBL. A late-20s phenom with a chiseled frame, deadly mid-range jumper, and the mind of a floor general, Villa shattered expectations from the moment he traded the cobblestones of Europe for the hardwood chaos of the IJBL. His defining years came in Charlotte, where under the teal glow of the Hornets’ hive, Ellidi carved out a hybrid role that redefined the modern guard-forward archetype. With insight, flair, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else, EuroFlash explores how Villa didn’t just join the league—he changed it.

A quick six minute hit on the importance of finances in the non-relegation era.